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Folkestone to Carmarthen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Carmarthen takes 6h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone to Carmarthen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 9m
Duration
294 mi
Distance
£156
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Swansea

best
  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train
  3. Take the train from Swansea to Carmarthentrain train
5h 39m
£128–240

Folkestone to Carmarthen train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Carmarthen. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Carmarthen at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 43m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales4h 56m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 38m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 28m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 49m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 30m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 20m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 54m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 24m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 17m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 8m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 27m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 17m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 8m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 27m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)Transport for Wales5h 32m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone to Carmarthen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 293.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Carmarthen, Wales?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Carmarthen via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Swansea in around 5h 39m.

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